The "Minuet in G Minor" (BWV Anh. 115) is a famous Baroque piece from the "Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach", a collection of music compiled for Bach's second wife. Long attributed to J.S. Bach, modern scholarship has confirmed it was written by Christian Petzold, a German composer and organist contemporary to Bach. Its elegant simplicity made it a staple of piano pedagogy.
Cantata BWV 115, part of Bach's second Leipzig cycle, is based on the hymn by Johann Burchard Freystein.
It explores themes of spiritual preparation for death, typical of Lutheran theology. The music combines
intricate counterpoint with expressive recitatives, reflecting Baroque liturgical traditions.
This chorale is part of Bach's cantata "Mache dich, mein Geist, bereit" (BWV 115), composed in 1724 for the 22nd Sunday after Trinity. It reflects Bach's mastery of Lutheran liturgical music.
Bach's cantata BWV 115, based on Johann Burchard Freystein's hymn, exemplifies Baroque sacred music with its intricate choral writing and theological depth. Composed for the 22nd Sunday after Trinity, it features recitatives, arias, and chorales that explore themes of spiritual preparation.
Composed in 1724 for the 22nd Sunday after Trinity, this sacred cantata is based on a hymn text urging spiritual readiness. It features Baroque counterpoint, expressive recitatives, and chorales, showcasing Bach's mastery in blending theological themes with intricate musical craftsmanship for Lutheran liturgy.
